Humperdinck "Hänsel und Gretel-Suite" Rudolf Kempe

Suite aus Hänsel und Gretel von Engelbert Humperdinck
1. Vorspiel
2. Der Hexenritt
3. Das Knusperhäuschen
4. Knusperwalzer
5. Traumpantomime
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Dirigent: Rudolf Kempe
1962

[@robertgreene2684]

Strange and sad that this, one of the great beauties of the world from my viewpoint, has had only 5,000 views and a little. I did my best-- I wrote about this in The Absolute Sound with all the admiration I could muster. Wonderful in every way. Thank you for putting it up.

[@StephanHübner-p5u]

Hochgradig faszinierend. Ich mochte die Musik von "Hänsel und Gretel" schon immer, aber so verblüfft hat sie mich bisher in noch keiner Aufnahme.

[@dandrecksage1265]

I've listened to the Overture, and of course enjoyed the opera, many times. This rendition of the suite is heartfelt and true - a compelling performance, one to be treasured.

[@robertapfelzweig4127]

I've enjoyed this particular performance for many years, and note that this particular version of it seems to have been "cleaned up" sonically -- the sound is fuller and more natural, with less of the papery coarseness and tape hiss of the original CD issue. On a personal note, the first time I ever attended a live symphony performance was when Maestro Kempe brought this orchestra to New York's Carnegie Hall in 1972. A transformative evening for me!

[@floydbelljr.2119]

Rudolf Kempe conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - which also includes Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Incidental Music on Seraphim Records S-60056. A beautiful symphonic performance that's most enjoyable for all to hear!

[@floydbelljr.2119]

Thank you very much! I'd really appreciate it & keep up the great work bringing more great music!

[@musicaantigua869]

Muchas gracias

[@mrtchaikovsky]

0:00 Vorspiel 7:50 Der Hexenritt 12:05 Das Knusperhäuschen 18:10 Knusperwalzer 20:39 Traumpantomime

[@stillstanding6031]

This music draws a tender spell out of the orchestra---not unlike Wagner. Yes, I know Humpdinck was composer for, and was influenced by, Wagner.

[@karlheinzkirchmann6469]

While studying Music I knew and flirted with his very nice and exotic daughter (Karin Kempe).

[@avrumgolub2735]

Thank you 😊! If you have the date of this recording, please post it.

[@addiobelpassato8612]

1962

[@avrumgolub2735]

Greatly appreciated.

[@steveegallo3384]

Years ago, I took piano lessons from Jeanette Golub (Yonkers, New York). She had a son named Avrum.

[@mrtchaikovsky]

Hat Kempe diese Melodienfolge zusammengestellt oder war es gar der Tonsetzer selbst? Das Ganze ist jedenfalls höchst raffiniert angelegt (die Auszüge folgen nicht dem Ursprünglichen Ablauf in der Oper) und gekonnt ausgeführt.